Synonyms: contravention, dispute
Definition: coming into conflict with
Similar words: resistance
Definition: group action in opposition to those in power
Synonyms: conflict, difference, difference of opinion, dispute
Definition: a disagreement or argument about something important
Usage: he had a dispute with his wife; there were irreconcilable differences; the familiar conflict between Republicans and Democrats
Similar words: disagreement
Definition: the speech act of disagreeing or arguing or disputing
Synonyms: quarrel, dispute, argufy, altercate, scrap
Definition: have a disagreement over something
Usage: We quarreled over the question as to who discovered America; These two fellows are always scrapping over something
Synonyms: challenge, dispute, gainsay
Definition: take exception to
Usage: She challenged his claims
Similar words: contend, contest, repugn
Definition: to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
Usage: They contested the outcome of the race